Support groups in Mozambique offer hope for stopping mother-to-child HIV transmission

Every Wednesday morning, 30-year-old Telzira, who is living with HIV, attends a support group at the health centre in Xai-Xai city. The group offers encouragement to pregnant women and mothers living with HIV. The comfort Telzira receives from other women living with the virus and the nurses who lead the group helps her face the future with hope. “I like to come here because I am well received and treated well,” says Telzira. “In the group we speak about our difficulties, learn how to prepare nutritious food and we receive advice about health care.” Preventing mother-to-child transmission - The support group has also helped Telzira adhere to her antiretroviral treatment and adequately care for her eight-month-old daughter, who she brings to the health centre for regular consultations for children at risk of contracting HIV.

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Contributor: Anuradha Bhattacharjee
Published Date: May 7, 2008